Nepal-India cooperation: India to implement seven HICDPs in Nepal

KATHMANDU: The Indian government is set to implement seven High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in Nepal.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, and the Embassy of India in Kathmandu was signed on Wednesday.

India is extending a grant of Rs 473 million to Nepal for the seven HICDPs, officials said.

The projects include school buildings, cold storages and a maternity centre, and will be implemented by local governments across various provinces.

Under the programme, cold stores will be constructed in Madhyabindu Municipality-2, Nawalpur, and Laligurans Municipality-2, Terhathum.

A building with a dormitory and dining hall for Janbal Secondary School in Gharpajong Rural Municipality-2, Mustang, will be constructed, and a new building for Kalika Primary School in Gauriganja Municipality-11, Kailali, is planned.

A maternity centre will be built in Paroha Municipality-4, Rautahat.

Buildings for Kasturi Secondary School in Tripurasundari Municipality-7, Dolpa, and Janakalyan Secondary School in Khajura Rural Municipality-4, Banke, will also be constructed under the project.

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